Firehouse Chili Pasta Bake

Ingredients

• 16 oz Creamette® Ziti
• 1/2 lb lean ground beef
• 1 cup chopped green pepper
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 2 garlic clove, chopped
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 14 oz kidney beans, drained, rinsed
• 14 oz diced tomatoes, undrained
• 12 oz mild salsa
• 2 cups Monterrey Jack cheese, shredded